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66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Is Found in Denmark
In the Cretaceous period, a shark or another kind of fish found sea lilies less than digestible. What you might expect followed.The New York Times - 1d -
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Across Asia, hundreds of millions gather to mark lunar new year
From China to Indonesia, the year of the snake symbolises wisdom and vitality and is marked by family gatherings and festive red banners across many parts of East and Southeast Asia. Hundreds of ...The Guardian - 1d -
40-year-old saved up to 90% of his pay and retired with $3.5 million last year—he left the U.S. for Dubai and is 'much happier'
Jamal Robinson retired at 39 with a $3.5 million nest egg. Here's what his life looks like as an American expat in Dubai.CNBC - 2d -
66 million-year-old fish vomit discovered in Denmark
Experts say the discovery will help them understand what animals were eating during the Cretaceous period.BBC News - 2d -
66-million-year-old vomit fossil discovered in Denmark
Some discoveries are hard to stomach — literally.NBC News - 3d -
Black Jewelers on the 5 Years Since Millions Marched for Racial Justice
Black jewelers reflected on the racial justice movement, and on how a wave of support that pushed them forward since 2020 has shifted.The New York Times - 3d -
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.CBS News - 3d -
Tanner Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract with Dodgers includes $21 million in deferred money
Reliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes $21 million in deferred salariesABC News - 5d -
Nearly 250 million children missed school last year because of extreme weather, UNICEF says
The United Nations Children's Fund says at least 242 million children in 85 countries had their schooling interrupted last year because of heatwaves, cyclones, flooding and other extreme weatherABC News - 6d -
Jurickson Profar signs with Braves: Veteran outfielder lands with Atlanta on three-year, $42 million contract
Profar dominated at the plate with the Padres in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 23 -
Live Events Push Boosts New Netflix Subscribers to 19 Million In Year-End Quarter
Viewers responded when the streaming service expanded its live sports and other events, pulling in 46 percent more subscribers than the three-month period a year ago, even as it hikes prices.Inc. - Jan. 22 -
Blue Jays land Anthony Santander on five-year contract worth more than $90 million
The Jays had missed out on a handful of targets this winter before signing SantanderCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Dodgers land reliever Tanner Scott on 4-year, $72 million deal, per report
This winter's top free-agent reliever is off the market.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Goldman CEO Signs on for 5 More Years, Gets $80 Million Bonus
The Goldman bonus vests in five years as part of a retention effort.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Jarren Duran, Red Sox reach 1-year, $3.85 million contract to avoid arbitration
Jarren Duran was eighth in MVP voting last year after hitting .285 with 21 homers, 75 RBIs, 34 steals, 48 doubles and 111 runs.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Outfielder Jesse Winker reportedly staying with the Mets on 1-year, $9 million deal
Winker, who joined the Mets midseason after being traded by the Nationals, will stay in New York on a deal reportedly worth up to $9 million.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Nintendo Switch 2 Could Sell 20 Million Units In First Year, Analyst Says
After months of rumors, the Nintendo Switch 2 was finally announced earlier this morning. Nintendo's new console will be directly competing with the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. ...GameSpot - Jan. 16 -
Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year
Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records startedABC News - Jan. 15 -
Judge Ends One Man’s 11-Year Quest to Recover $765 Million in Bitcoin by Digging Up a Landfill
A UK judge ruled against James Howells, who has been trying to get a hard drive with private keys to a cryptocurrency fortune out of a landfill for over a decade.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Nationals and Jorge López agree to $3 million, 1-year deal
The Washington Nationals and former All-Star pitcher Jorge López have agreed to terms on a 1-year contractABC News - Jan. 11 -
Scientists drill nearly 2 miles to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that's at least 1.2 million years oldABC News - Jan. 11 -
Blue Jays add All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman with $33 million, 3-year contract
All-Star reliever Jeff Hoffman and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $33 million, three-year contractABC News - Jan. 10 -
Jeff Hoffman signs with Blue Jays: Toronto reunites with former first rounder on three-year, $33 million deal
Hoffman earned his first All-Star selection in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Report: Giants reach 1-year, $15 million deal with 9-time All-Star Justin Verlander
The three-time Cy Young winner will turn 42 in February.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Brent Rooker extension: Slugger agrees to five-year, $60 million deal with Athletics, per report
The extension will keep Rooker around as the A's move to Sacramento and, theoretically, Las VegasCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Antibiotic emergency ‘could claim 40 million lives in next 25 years’
As superbugs spread across the globe, death rates from antimicrobial resistance are set to double, says England’s former chief medical officer. Dame Sally Davies has a straightforward message about ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Archaeologists discover ancient tools dating back millions of years
Just over 50 years ago, paleontologist Donald Johnson unearthed the remains of "Lucy," an ancient human relative who lived more than 3 million years ago. Now, another group of scientists have found ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Researchers find 3-million-year-old tools in Kenya
On a lakeside peninsula in Eastern Africa, archaeologists have found clues about a society that lived there over 3 million years ago.CBS News - Jan. 4 -
Dodgers, Hyeseong Kim agree to 3-year deal with $12.5 million guaranteed
Kim was posted last month and has played the past six seasons with the KBO's Kiwoom Heroes.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
A worker digging up clay in a southern England limestone quarry noticed unusual bumps that led to the discovery of a “dinosaur highway.”NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Corbin Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal with Diamondbacks includes $64 million deferred through 2036
Corbin Burnes, the 2021 NL Cy Young Award winner and a four-time All-Star, has the right to opt out after the 2026 season.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
GTA 6 Could Sell 40 Million Copies And Make $3 Billion In First Year Alone
According to a research company, Grand Theft Auto VI could bring in more than $3 billion in total revenues during the first 12 months after launch. A report from Financial Times cites data from ...GameSpot - Jan. 2 -
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million yearsABC News - Jan. 2
